Keri Heintzeman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office May 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Justin Eichorn |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Josh Heintzeman |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence | Nisswa |
Keri Heintzeman is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party,she has served in the Minnesota Senate since May 2025,representing the 6th district. [1] Heintzeman won a special election for the seat on April 29,2025,after Senator Justin Eichorn resigned. [2]
She is married to Josh Heintzeman,who represents District 6B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. They have six children and live in Nisswa,Minnesota. [3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keri Heintzeman | 3,404 | 46.77 | |
| Republican | John A. Howe | 1,127 | 15.49 | |
| Republican | Jennifer Carnahan | 812 | 11.16 | |
| Republican | Josh Gazelka | 679 | 9.33 | |
| Republican | Steve Cotariu | 458 | 6.29 | |
| Republican | Angel Zierden | 407 | 5.59 | |
| Republican | Doug Kern | 363 | 4.99 | |
| Republican | Matthew Zinda | 28 | 0.38 | |
| Total votes | 7,278 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keri Heintzeman | 12,751 | 60.27 | −3.23 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Denise Slipy | 8,376 | 39.59 | +3.15 | |
| Write-in | 30 | 0.14 | +0.08 | ||
| Total votes | 21,157 | 100 | N/A | ||
| Republican hold | |||||